Dan Dow for
District Attorney
2014

Thank You to the voters of San Luis Obispo County!I look forward to serving as your District Attorney.

As your District Attorney, I will ensure that our beautiful County remains one of the greatest places in America to live, work, and raise a family. I want our children to be safe while they play outside, our businesses to prosper free of vandalism and theft, and our residents to experience the beauty of our region without worry about crime.

I have dedicated my life to serving both country and community, and now as a Candidate for San Luis Obispo County District Attorney, I want to further my commitment to the safety of our region.

As a Veteran of the United States Army and a Major in the California Army National Guard, I have spent time pursuing justice both at home and overseas. As your Deputy District Attorney, I have worked tirelessly to prosecute those in our society that commit crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, homicide, child abuse, and distribution of drugs, as well as many other types of crimes.

I am proud of the work I have done both in the courtroom and for our community. It was an honor to play an integral role in the planning and recent opening of our Veterans Treatment Court. This specialty Court provides an opportunity for rehabilitation to those veterans who have experienced traumatic stress, brain injury, exhibit combat related mental illness and who have now committed crimes as a result of the injuries sustained during their service.

With your support and as the next District Attorney for San Luis Obispo County, I will remain dedicated to the safety of our residents and the future of the Central Coast. Thank you for taking the time to visit my website, and please contact me at any time if you have questions.

Dan Dow

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It is official! With your help we have accomplished our goal and won the election for San Luis Obispo County District Attorney with a significant margin. This was no easy task, but in the end it was clear that our message, our coalition, and our commitment to stay positive and focus on the issues were the keys to victory.

San Luis Obispo – Today the California Narcotic Officers’ Association (CNOA)—whose membership boasts of over 7,000 local, state, and federal peace officers, prosecutors, and law enforcement personnel—announced their endorsement of Dan Dow for District Attorney of San Luis Obispo County.

San Luis Obispo, CA – SLO County Assessor and influential community leader Tom Bordonaro has endorsed Dan Dow for San Luis Obispo District Attorney. Bordonaro is a former Republican State Assemblymember and a past appointee by Governors of both parties – Republican Pete Wilson and Democrat Gray Davis – to the state Board of Prison Terms and the Adult Parole Board.

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What People are Saying

I confidently tell you that Dan Dow will provide excellent service to San Luis Obispo County as its next District Attorney. I worked with Dan Dow in the most difficult circumstances while mobilized to Iraq during the war. During our time overseas, Dan Dow never wavered from performing his duty and seeking justice as the lead prosecutor for our Brigade and our Contingency Operating Base.

As his supervisor in the District Attorneys Office, I frequently observed Dan’s excellent judgment, his wisdom, and the exercise of great discretion, while handling some of the most difficult and sensitive cases in the office.

Daniel A. HilfordAssistant District Attorney, County of San Luis Obispo (retired)

Without Dan’s leadership on the issues or dedication to the men and women who have served our country, the Veterans Treatment Court would have never been possible. This is the kind of resolve we need in a District Attorney.

I worked with Dan at the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office. Dan was an honest, hardworking, intelligent prosecutor who was committed to “doing the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.” Dan has the character that is needed to be a great district attorney. I am confident that Dan will serve the people of San Luis Obispo County with honor as their next District Attorney.

Congratulations to these distinguished members of the San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Department for their outstanding service to our County! ... See MoreSee Less

A big turnout at the Sheriff's Office for an awards ceremony where more than 80 people were honored for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Commendations, Distinguished Service Awards, Lifesaving Awards and Outstanding Service awards were given to Sheriff's Office employees and volunteers.
The Medal of Valor, the highest honor the Sheriff's Office can bestow, went to Deputy Chris Alm, Deputy John Penaflor, and Deputy Clint Bird for their work in rescuing a 4-year-old boy from his home after an armed carjacking suspect broke into the house in July of last year.
Congratulations to all who were honored today and thank you for your service!

On February 6, 2015, Robert Leroy Rogers had his felony conviction for grand theft of a firearm reduced to a misdemeanor pursuant to Proposition 47, otherwise known as the "Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act," which was approved by California voters this last November.
Rogers was convicted of the offense in 2001 and sentenced to 18 years in prison due to the fact that he had two prior strike convictions (both for robbery) as well as several prior prison terms.
Because of Proposition 47, he was re-sentenced to 180 days and placed on a 1 year parole period. His conviction for the theft of the firearm was formerly his third strike, but as a misdemeanor, it will no longer constitute a strike.

Congratulations to Sergeant David Bergantzel on his retirement from City of Morro Bay Police Department. Best wishes, Sergeant Bergantzel, for a rewarding and happy retirement! Thank you for your service to protect the citizens of our community! ... See MoreSee Less